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Counseling Program Faculty’s Community Based Participatory Action Research Provides Foundation of Parent Support Group Established to Help Immigrant Families

July 29, 2025

A parent support group in the Arlandria community of Northern Virginia provides a safe place where mothers from Central America are helping one another as they build a better life for their children. Read more...
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Former Patriots star Tayler Cook brings winning touch to coaching

July 28, 2025

Physical education and special education alumna Tayler Cook was named Class 4 State Coach of the Year after helping her team claim the Dulles District and Region 4C titles. Read more...
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George Mason educators improve middle school mathematics education with data-driven decisions

July 28, 2025

For the past three years, Courtney Baker has worked with Frederick County Public Schools to study the role of math specialists in middle school mathematics education to learn more about how they can best support student learning. Read more...
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Book Co-authored by School of Education Faculty is Selected for Textbook & Academic Authors Association Most Promising New Textbook Award

July 28, 2025

Essentials of Research Methods for Educators, 1st edition is a valuable resource for applying research methods in educational settings using a Self-Regulated Learning approach. Read more...
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School of Education Faculty Committed to Preparation of Future Leaders in Special Education

July 23, 2025

The Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy represents a partnership between Special Education Program faculty and the Virginia Department of Education. Read more...
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George Mason’s College of Education and Human Development Launches Inaugural ACCESS Academy Cohort

July 3, 2025

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University is welcoming the inaugural class of students for the Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy for the 2025–2026 academic year. Read more...
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Using virtual reality to prevent falls in older adults

July 3, 2025

Tiphanie Raffegeau and her colleagues received a 4-VA grant to study how virtual reality can be used to prevent falls in older adults. Read more...
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ERA.NOVA Tackles Secondary Literacy Gaps with Research-Informed Strategies

June 25, 2025

A regional research-practice partnership led by George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development brings focus to adolescent reading outcomes through systems-level collaboration and innovation. Read more...
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CEHD Faculty Receives Spencer Foundation Award in Support of Pilot Study Focusing on Special Education Teacher Workforce

June 16, 2025

The project's purpose is to develop a measure of occupational well-being which reflects the work experiences relevant to special education teachers. Read more...
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College of Education and Human Development Faculty at George Mason University Receive an Award from the U.S. Department of Justice that Addresses the Prevention of School Violence

June 5, 2025

The Comprehensive Safety and Violence Prevention in Diverse Middle Schools initiative seeks to partner with and build capacity in Prince William County public schools to integrate mental health comprehensive programming and services centered on school safety to facilitate a positive school climate. Read more...